Understanding Your Options

What is a CFL?

The CFL – or compact ﬂuorescent light bulb – is an energy-eﬃcient light bulb. CFL light bulbs last about 5 times longer than incandescent bulbs and use about 75 percent less energy. For example, a 15-watt CFL provides the same amount of light as a 60-watt incandescent.

What is an LED?

The LED or Light Emitting Diode bulbs also use about 75 percent less energy than traditonal incandescent light bulbs, and last more than 15 times longer.

Why does changing light bulbs make such a diﬀerence?

Lighting can account for up to 20 percent of the average home’s electric usage. Replacing incandescent bulbs with CFL’s or LED’s, which can use up to 75 percent less energy, can result in substantial savings over the life of each bulb you replace. Over time, your total savings can be signiﬁcant!

What is ENERGY STAR®?

ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR’s goal is to help save money and protect the environment through energy-eﬃcient products and practices.

How are ENERGY STAR® qualiﬁed CFL’s and LED’s diﬀerent?

ENERGY STAR® qualiﬁed CFL’s and LED’s are diﬀerent from the other CFL’s and LED’s because they meet strict government operating standards. To earn an ENERGY STAR® label, light bulbs and ﬁxtures must pass extensive tests to ensure high-quality light production.

How do I know which ENERGY STAR® qualiﬁed CFL’s and LED’s I should choose?

Use the wattage conversion chart below to help select the right bulb for your needs:

Light Output

LED

CFL

Watts

450

4-5

8-12

40

750-900

6-8

13-18

60

1100-1300

9-13

18-22

75-100

1600-1800

16-20

23-30

100

2600-2800

25-28

30-55

150

How do I dispose of CFL’s and LED’s?

CFL’s can be recycled at The Home Depot and Lowe’s and at other locations in your community. LED’s can be disposed of in normal household trash.

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